The EU Commission has recently proposed a draft regulation on the use of lead ammunition providing for numerous exemptions for sporting ammunition for handguns and shotguns/rifles. But it is not enough, as the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President Luciano Rossi exposes in a statement sent to the European Commission.

From 28 April to 9 May, 2025, the long-established auction house Hermann Historica will be holding its spring auction. This event, which is organised as a presence auction, also has a lot to offer for gun collectors, as historical and modern firearms will of course once again be up for grabs. We have done a roundup of the highlights for you.

Springfield Armory drops eight new Tactical Response Pistol (TRP) models, in both 9mm and .45 ACP: these include classic 5” barrel forged steel frame options or 4.25” variants with lightweight forged aluminum alloy frame featuring a bobbed heel, and with black or coyote brown Cerakote finish – all integrating the Agency Optic System (AOS).

For the field presentation of this outfit designed for hunting in cold open environments we'll get to Sweden for a hunt among moors, lakes and forests. In addition to the most suitable items of clothing, starting with the Matajur Windblock jacket, we will also see a series of accessories designed for the safe carrying and transport of optics, which are now an integral part of the equipment of a …

Alchemy Custom Weapons is an American company that manufactures high-end 1911-style pistols. It specialises in offering enthusiasts small batches of "relic" pistols, i.e. pistols that exactly replicate the characteristics of models from the past. The one we present here is an exact replica of one of the first pistols modified specifically to participate in IPSC shooting competitions half a century …

Heckler & Koch introduces the new G36 .22 LR, the “civilian” version of the German Bundeswehr service rifle. Developed in a partnership with Umarex, the rimfire G36 features a folding buttstock, fully ambidextrous controls and wide compatibility with existing G36 accessories.

With the three rangefinding binoculars from the Vector X series with different magnifications, Vectronix Shooting Solutions has put together a complete package that is not exactly cheap, but is particularly well thought-out and powerful to enable precise shooting at long distances. We took a close look at the performance and features of this trio.

Beretta is adding a classic version to the BRX1 straight-pull rifle series with the help of a retrofit kit. Walnut takes the place of synthetic material. We have simply tried out and described how the modern straight-pull rifle in its classic guise performs on the stand and on the hunt – and if you already have a BRX1 rifle, retrofitting it with this accessory set might be of interest.

As is well known, Carl Walther is equipping the Bundeswehr special forces with the new P14 and P14K service pistols based on the successful PPD polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol. But now there is news about the new P13 service pistol, which is to replace the P8, which was introduced around 30 years ago, for the rest of the troops. You can find out more here on all4shooters.com.

At IWA 2025, Pardini Armi added to the product catalog a new version of their air rifle, the GPR1 Bench Rest model. The SP, SP RF and HP target pistols lineup has also been expanded with the introduction of a now even more ergonomic slide.

A leading bolt-action rifle in the weight class of a single-shot "kipplauf" rifle: this is the Gams from Steyr Arms. Read this article on all4hunters.com to find out how the flyweight is achieved and how the rifle performs on the shooting range and on the hunting grounds.

For all those who are interested in dynamic long-range shooting (DLR) or specifically in the Precision Rifle Series, Kahles has long been a household name, as it plays a leading role in the riflescopes used by the world's best rifle shooters in this field. And with good reason, as the brand new Kahles K540i proves. We have already been able to test the new scope extensively on the "long range". …

World renowned hunting Electro Optics manufacturer HIKMICRO unveiled its vision at the IWA 2025 trade show in Germany. New technologies, and a new Digital Systems concept, centered on information sharing across all the manufacturer’s observation and sighting electro optics and a smart device hub with the SIGHT app, to contribute to a fully immersive and integrated hunting experience.

While some of the premium manufacturers now rely on a combination of thermal and night vision channels for their binocular vision thermal imaging binoculars, Nocpix has deliberately limited itself to thermal technology for its new QUEST series. The manufacturer promises that this, combined with industry-leading sensors and lenses, will provide users with the best performance at dusk, at night and …

Presented for the first time at the Jagd & Hund trade fair in Dortmund, Germany, the Mauser 12 DWM hunting rifle is made by the German company's "racing team" and offers enthusiasts the same high-quality, hand-polished details usually reserved for the more luxurious DWM-98 model. Let's take a closer look at its most exclusive features.

Ed Brown is a legendary name among fans of pistols with classic Colt 1911 design. At the Las Vegas show, they presented the FX2, a single-stack pistol in 9x19 or .45 ACP designed for concealed carry, in which the proverbial immutability of John Moses Browning's brainchild is actually challenged.